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Cavaliers vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds

The Orlando Magic hosts the Cleveland Cavaliers today. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener

Cavaliers vs. Magic GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Injury Report, Betting Odds
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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic looks to continue their winning ways, but it will be hard to do so tonight at home against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have won seven straight games.

What's even more impressive about the Cavs' win streak is that it comes without two starters, Darius Garland and Evan Mobley. The Magic are also not strangers to injury woes, but the team saw the return of Franz Wagner in last night's win against the Miami Heat. It was also the first time the Opening Night starters began a game together since Oct. 31 against the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Magic won the game behind a sickening defense that held the Heat to a season-low 87 points. If Orlando can maintain that same defensive intensity, Cleveland will have a tough time trying to win its eighth straight game.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (12) during the second half at Amway Center.
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) is fouled by Cleveland Cavaliers center Tristan Thompson (12) during the second half at Amway Center / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Cavaliers vs. Magic Broadcast Information

  • Date: Monday, Jan. 22
  • Time: 7:00 p.m.
  • TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
  • Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
  • Live Stream: NBA League Pass
  • Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook

Cavaliers vs. Magic Injury Report

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • PF Evan Mobley (OUT - knee)
  • PG Darius Garland (OUT - jaw)
  • SG Ty Jerome (OUT - ankle)
  • SF Caris LeVert (QUESTIONABLE - wrist)

Orlando Magic

  • SG Gary Harris (OUT - calf)
  • PG Cole Anthony (QUESTIONABLE - ankle)

Cavaliers vs. Magic Projected Starting Lineups

Cleveland Cavaliers

  • PG Max Strus
  • SG Donovan Mitchell
  • SF Isaac Okoro
  • PF Dean Wade
  • C Jarrett Allen

Orlando Magic

  • PG Markelle Fultz
  • SG Jalen Suggs
  • SF Chuma Okeke
  • PF Paolo Banchero
  • C Goga Bitadze
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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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